Pre Extension Demonstration of Improved Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris (l.)) with its Full Packages in Gamogofa and Segen Area Peoples Zone, SNNPRs, Ethiopia- Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers-Open Access Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources Pre Extension Demonstration of Improved Common Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris (l.)) with its Full Packages in Gamogofa and Segen Area Peoples Zone, SNNPRs, Ethiopia Authored by Solomon Yokamo Abstract Three varieties of common bean i.e. hawassa dume, tatu and remeda were demonstrated with its full packages on 100m2 area at three different FTCs and 16 model farmers farm. Necessary inputs were delivered to farmers from the Arbaminch Agricultural Research Center and relevant researchers can follow-up and works in close relationship with farmers. Yield data, partial budget analysis, famers perception and preferences were collected throughout the demonstration stages. The average yield performances of the hawassa dume, tatu and remeda were 26.33qt/hec, 21.16qt/hec and 28.80qt/hec respectively. The net benefit that were obtained from hawassa duume, tatu and remeda were 14,197ETB, 9544 ETB and 16,420 ETB